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12-17-2015, 01:13 PM
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Broadhead targets
Hi there,
Just wondering what everyone recommends for the most durable broadhead/field target? I bought a Block Classic and completely destroyed that thing.
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12-17-2015, 01:29 PM
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Broad head targets
There's nothing on the market that really works. If we could invent a self healing broadhead target we'd be rich!
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12-17-2015, 02:24 PM
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 The best broadhead target I have ever shot was made by American Whitetail...lasted in shop for years with broadheads...one didnt dare shoot a field tip into it...took three men and a dog to get arrow out
They still make a version of that target...look under hunting
http://www.archerytargets.com/broadheadtargets.aspx
http://www.archerytargets.com/
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12-20-2015, 01:54 PM
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Gotta shell out the money and get a self healing one ie. Rhino block, Cabelas shot stopper X. And rotate shooting faces.
Always wondered why do people shoot broadheads so often? I mean once you broadhead tune and confirm your broadheads and field points fly the same. Being at all desired distances. I just practice the rest of the season with my field points and then periodically with broadheads throughout the season. to confirm I haven't bumped my rest around.
Had a block classic last me 6 years doing that...... Although it did get smaller and smaller each year.
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12-20-2015, 02:45 PM
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Rhino block!
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12-20-2015, 03:07 PM
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Rhino Block for sure. But like anything, if you shoot it enough it only last so long.
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12-20-2015, 03:18 PM
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I have had good results with the Reinhart block, but if you shoot out the center you will chew thru any target. If you shoot good enough to shoot out the center, then move the target around and shoot diferent places on it . The sad fact is broadheads cut, and when cuts connect pieces fall out. The best solution is don't shoot the same spot all the time.
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12-21-2015, 09:43 AM
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I tend to make broadhead targets out of used targets and other things.
16x16 styrofoam cooler filled with high density foam I found somewhere. Pieces of a block target stuffed into a box with other foam. Shot out vitals from a rinehart 3d deer, turned lengthwise and marked a bullseye on it.
Bownsaw, we shoot broadheads in practice (after tuning) to figure out wind drift. May or may not be applicable to your hunting area.
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12-21-2015, 10:31 AM
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Broadhead targets
If there was a good broadhead target available I'd shoot nothing but broadheads. It would be nice to practice with what I use to hunt with. Maybe it's different for us trad guys but seeing a broadhead on the end of the arrow takes some getting used to, compounders don't see the head at all so it's not a big deal.
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12-21-2015, 02:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bownsaw30
Gotta shell out the money and get a self healing one ie. Rhino block, Cabelas shot stopper X. And rotate shooting faces.
Always wondered why do people shoot broadheads so often? I mean once you broadhead tune and confirm your broadheads and field points fly the same. Being at all desired distances. I just practice the rest of the season with my field points and then periodically with broadheads throughout the season. to confirm I haven't bumped my rest around.
Had a block classic last me 6 years doing that...... Although it did get smaller and smaller each year.
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That is good advice!
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12-21-2015, 07:59 PM
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rhino block, 5 years, can't beat em
on my third insert, shot one out this fall getting 12 arrows ready for use in Africa.
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12-23-2015, 01:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3blade
I tend to make broadhead targets out of used targets and other things.
16x16 styrofoam cooler filled with high density foam I found somewhere. Pieces of a block target stuffed into a box with other foam. Shot out vitals from a rinehart 3d deer, turned lengthwise and marked a bullseye on it.
Bownsaw, we shoot broadheads in practice (after tuning) to figure out wind drift. May or may not be applicable to your hunting area.
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Ah this makes sense, yeah I haven't dealt with any open country hunting but I can see the merit in practicing with that variable!
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12-23-2015, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bownsaw30
Ah this makes sense, yeah I haven't dealt with any open country hunting but I can see the merit in practicing with that variable!
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Also as CalgaryChef stated there is that mental state when you know you have a broadhead loaded...with any bow...its mean business and effects some people...practising with broadheads will eliminate that feeling...
Seen some shooters form fall to pieces just because they knew they were shooting broadheads
After practising with broadheads it will be like shooting fieldpoints...concentration is on the X
Neil
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